Born in 1771, in Newtown, Wales, Robert Owen moved to Manchester and became a highly successful capitalist. Appalled by the divisions industrial capitalism wrought on society and children in... More > particular, he fought for legislation to improve the health, education and rights of working people, and strived to put his own ideas into practice.
He encountered much opposition, not least from the Church of England. However he influenced many social reformers. Frederick Engels was a friendly critic and great admirer. On the occasion of Owen’s death he played tribute to him as the first man “to place socialism on a practical basis.”
Today the Co-operative Movement embraces one-billion members world-wide. Its tremendous success, especially in the form of workers’ co-operatives, remains a testament to his foresight, as well as providing living proof there are viable and more efficient alternatives to global capitalism.< Less

Born in 1771, in Newtown, Wales, Robert Owen moved to Manchester and became a highly successful capitalist. Appalled by the divisions industrial capitalism wrought on society and children in... More > particular, he fought for legislation to improve the health, education, and rights of working people, and strived to put his own ideas into practice.
He encountered much opposition, not least from the Church of England. However he influenced many social reformers. Frederick Engels was a friendly critic and great admirer. On the occasion of Owen’s death he played tribute to him as the first man “to place socialism on a practical basis.”
Above all Owen inspired the founders of the modern International Co-operative Movement, which now embraces one-billion members world-wide. Its tremendous success, especially in the form of workers’ co-operatives, remains a living testament to his foresight, as well as providing living proof there are viable and more efficient alternatives to global capitalism.< Less

Lanark Manor on the south of London was once a live and popular place for the rich and famous. Lady Victoria Camden invited only the richest people to her events. She was THE socialite of all... More > London. But, Lady Victoria Camden passed away at the age of sixty on April 20,2006. Lanark Manor ceased to be filled with laughter. With no heirs, Lanark Manor soon fell into a state of disrepair. The lovely gardens were now a tangled web of unkept plants, vines and gnarled trees. At the far back of the garden someone had the nerve to build a red clay wall. One feature of the wall drew people to look it. A 3Dface was sticking out of the red clay wall. It's eyes seemed almost human and to stare at whoever gazed upon it. This was quite a curiosity until the people of London tired of it. Was the face really that of a human? It would up to Detective Cheerie of Scotland Yard (large male cream colored cat) to discover the truth about the face! **Fifty-ninth book in the series.** Watch for new books.< Less

Lanark Manor on the south of London was once a lively popular place for the rich and famous. Lady Victoria Camden invited only the richest people to her events. She was THE socialite of all London.... More > But, Lady Victoria Camden passed away at the age of sixty on April 20,2006. Lanark Manor ceased to be filled with laughter. With no heirs, Lanark Manor soon fell into a state of disrepair. The lovely gardens were now a tangled web of unkept plants, vines and gnarled trees. At the far back of the garden someone had the nerve to build a red clay wall. One feature of the wall drew people to look it. A 3Dface was sticking out of the red clay wall. It's eyes seemed almost human and to stare at whoever gazed upon it. This was quite a curiosity until the people of London tired of it. Was the face really that of a human? It would up to Detective Cheerie of Scotland Yard (large male cream colored cat) to discover the truth about the face! **Fifty-nineth book in the series.** Watch for new books.< Less

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